# KeystoneJS vs Squarespace

| Attribute | KeystoneJS | Squarespace |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 62.6 (61% (medium)) | 58.1 (62% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 9,974 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A headless CMS for developers that provides a GraphQL API and management UI for content and data. Developers define a schema and get a powerful backend without boilerplate or bootstrapping. It is indexed under CMS Software.","source":"https://keystonejs.com","question":"What is KeystoneJS?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"KeystoneJS is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://keystonejs.com","question":"Is KeystoneJS free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"KeystoneJS supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://keystonejs.com","question":"What platforms does KeystoneJS support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. KeystoneJS can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://keystonejs.com","question":"Can KeystoneJS be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for KeystoneJS, including Cloudinary, Prisma, Apollo Client and OpenTelemetry. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://keystonejs.com","question":"What does KeystoneJS integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. KeystoneJS is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone","question":"Is KeystoneJS open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"A visual website builder platform that enables individuals and businesses to design and launch websites using drag-and-drop tools, commerce features, and appointment scheduling, without requiring technical knowledge. It is indexed under CMS Software.","source":"https://www.squarespace.com","question":"What is Squarespace?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Squarespace offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Squarespace Premium and Squarespace for Pros. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.squarespace.com","question":"Is Squarespace free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Squarespace. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.squarespace.com","question":"What platforms does Squarespace support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Squarespace, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.squarespace.com","question":"Can Squarespace be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Squarespace. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Squarespace not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.squarespace.com/security","question":"What security certifications does Squarespace have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A headless CMS for developers that provides a GraphQL API and management UI for content and data. Developers define a schema and get a powerful backend without boilerplate or bootstrapping. | A visual website builder platform that enables individuals and businesses to design and launch websites using drag-and-drop tools, commerce features, and appointment scheduling, without requiring technical knowledge. |
| features.capabilities | `{"cms_type":"headless","free_tier":true,"open_source":true,"git_workflow":true,"headless_api":true,"pricing_model":"open_source_free","self_hostable":true,"visual_builder":true,"managed_hosting":true,"content_workflow":true,"deployment_model":"self_hosted_open_source","plugin_ecosystem":"Custom field types and extensible architecture","structured_content":true,"graphql_api_native_delivery":true,"visual_content_modeling_schema_builder":true,"granular_role_based_access_control_rbac":true}` | `{"cms_type":"builder","free_tier":true,"open_source":false,"git_workflow":false,"self_hostable":false,"visual_builder":true,"managed_hosting":true}` |
| integrations.count | 4 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Cloudinary"},{"name":"Prisma"},{"name":"Apollo Client"},{"name":"OpenTelemetry"}]` | - |
| language.primary | TypeScript | - |
| license.spdx | MIT | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://keystonejs.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-03T14:26:59.733Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Squarespace Premium","description":"Advanced features, lowest processing rates, and priority support","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Squarespace for Pros","description":"Powerful enough for pros, easy enough for clients","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free trial available. Subscription-based pricing with Squarespace Premium and Squarespace for Pros tiers; specific pricing not provided in sourced text.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.squarespace.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-03T14:28:28.308Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 13 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-08-31","date":"2026-08-31T04:57:56Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-08-31"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-08-20","date":"2026-08-20T01:10:41Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-08-20"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-08-18","date":"2026-08-18T05:59:51Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-08-18"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-08-11","date":"2026-08-11T07:07:11Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-08-11"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-08-10","date":"2026-08-10T00:47:02Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-08-10"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-08-03","date":"2026-08-03T04:54:56Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-08-03"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-07-31","date":"2026-07-31T07:00:27Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-07-31"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-07-28","date":"2026-07-28T00:02:33Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-07-28"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-07-21","date":"2026-07-21T04:06:31Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-07-21"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-07-01","date":"2026-07-01T02:01:17Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-07-01"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-03-19","date":"2026-03-20T00:04:21Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-03-19"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2025-05-06","date":"2025-05-05T23:28:38Z","type":"stable","version":"2025-05-06"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2025-05-05","date":"2025-05-05T03:38:19Z","type":"stable","version":"2025-05-05"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2025-02-24","date":"2025-02-24T02:39:57Z","type":"stable","version":"2025-02-24"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2024-11-07","date":"2024-11-07T03:43:43Z","type":"stable","version":"2024-11-07"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2024-08-28","date":"2024-08-28T11:48:04Z","type":"stable","version":"2024-08-28"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2024-08-09","date":"2024-08-09T02:23:08Z","type":"stable","version":"2024-08-09"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2024-04-30","date":"2024-04-30T06:08:38Z","type":"stable","version":"2024-04-30"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2024-04-16","date":"2024-04-16T01:47:15Z","type":"stable","version":"2024-04-16"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2024-04-02","date":"2024-04-02T01:56:33Z","type":"stable","version":"2024-04-02"}]` | - |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.pci | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 5.2 | - |

## Capabilities (CMS Software)

| Capability | KeystoneJS | Squarespace |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| CMS type | Headless / API-first | Hosted website builder |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Open-source | ✓ | ✗ |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Self-hostable | ✓ | ✗ |
| Managed / cloud hosting offered | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Delivery** |  |  |
| Headless API (REST/GraphQL) | ✓ | - |
| **Content** |  |  |
| Structured content modelling | ✓ | - |
| Localisation / i18n | - | - |
| Content workflow / approvals | ✓ | - |
| **Editing** |  |  |
| Visual / no-code page builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Extensibility** |  |  |
| Plugin / app ecosystem size | Custom field types and extensible architecture | - |
| **Scale** |  |  |
| Multi-site / multi-tenant | - | - |
| **Workflow** |  |  |
| Git-based / code-first workflow | ✓ | ✗ |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Free / open tier | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:08:15.960Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*